It's a new year, which means it's time to find your new favorite movie. Luckily, Netflix is ready to deliver whatever you're in the mood for. From romantic comedies like Set It Up to family favorites like Paddington, dramatic classics like Uncut Gems to foreign masterpieces like Burning, there are a plethora of incredible films on Netflix.

It can be difficult to choose, but this article will help you find just what you're looking for, whether it be a comedy that'll have you laughing so hard you cry (hello, Monty Python and the Holy Grail) or a heartbreaking drama that'll have the tears flowing for a different reason (Tick, Tick...Boom! will require a whole box of tissues).

Rest assured, this list has been carefully considered and curated by seasoned Collider editors with decades of combined experience — not to mention a passion and enthusiasm for the medium. Only the crème de la crème has made the cut. Read on to discover the best movies to watch on Netflix right now.

For even more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows on Netflix, best comedies on Netflix, and best dramas on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

'Love & Basketball' (2000)

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.2/10

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Love & Basketball
Romance
Sports
Drama
Release Date
April 21, 2000
Runtime
2 hr 7 min

Serving as the feature film directorial debut for Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King), Love & Basketball is a cult classic sports romance, also written by Prince-Bythewood. The film co-stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps as Monica and Quincy, a pair of passionate athletes determined to achieve their dreams of playing basketball professionally. Supported by Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert, and Kyla Pratt as young Monica, Love & Basketball follows the couple through the year as they pursue not only their respective basketball careers but their ardent relationship as well.

Love and Basketball provides an emotional look at the cost of perseverance and the ambition needed to keep dreams alive. An inspirational movie about working hard and loving fiercely, Love & Basketball continues to touch hearts over 20 years after debuting. - Yael Tygiel

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'Uncut Gems' (2019)

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10

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Uncut Gems
Drama
Comedy
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
August 30, 2019
Director
Ben Safdie , Joshua Safdie
Cast
Adam Sandler , Julia Fox , Kevin Garnett , The Weeknd , Idina Menzel , Jonathan Aranbayev
Runtime
130

A film that features the best Adam Sandler performance to date, Uncut Gems is a stressful journey into gambling that is as comedic as it is chaotic. Sandler is Howard 'Howie' Ratner, a New York City jeweler who is facing a lot of debts and decides to make one last bet to make it all back. Sound easy? It very much isn’t. Howie will have to somehow talk his way out of more than one dangerous situation and keep his family together while also having an affair.

If it wasn’t clear, this is not the best of guys we’re dealing with, though it is watching him self-sabotage that it all becomes both frightening and fascinating. You may shout at the screen a couple of times in frustration, though there is nothing quite like it. By the time it arrives at its explosive conclusion, you’ll be short of breath as you can finally exhale from the wild ride you’ve been on. - Chase Hutchinson

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'Elvis' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.3/10

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Elvis
Biography
Musical
Drama

Release Date
June 24, 2022
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Cast
Tom Hanks , Austin Butler , Olivia DeJonge , Helen Thomson
Runtime
159 minutes

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Elvis, the biopic about the iconic singer, was one of the big films of 2023. Written, directed, and produced by film auteur Baz Luhrmann, who was behind the 2013 hit The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Elvis stars Austin Butler (Dune Part 2) as the rock n’ roll singer who took the world by storm in the 1950s while maintaining a complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film was a box office hit, grossing $288 million worldwide, and was praised by critics for its stunning visuals and its ability to capture Elvis’s larger-than-life presence while also managing to bring in new fans.

The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Butler, Best Costume Design, and the always coveted Best Picture. Elvis also stars Tom Hanks (Cast Away), Olivia DeJonge (The Visit), Richard Roxburgh (Van Helsing), and Kelvin Jarrinson Jr. (It Comes At Night).

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'American Symphony' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.9/10

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American Symphony
PG-13
Documentary
Biography
Music

Release Date
November 29, 2023
Runtime
104 minutes

Even if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony, you will be in tears. The documentary tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad, as they live a life of drastic contrast. While Batiste continues to take over the music world, Jaouad goes through an intense battle with cancer. Jaouad begins chemotherapy on the same day Batiste is nominated for 11 Grammy Awards – an obviously unplanned detail that sums up the entire message of the film: that a wonderful thing and terrible thing can happen at the same time. Over the course of the documentary, Batiste is writing a composition that he plans to play for one night only at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to great reviews, with Variety Magazine calling it “one of the best love stories seen on film.” Currently, American Symphony is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “It Never Went Away” by Batiste and Dan Wilson. - Emily Cappello

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'Rustin' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 6.6/10

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Rustin
Biography
Drama
History

Release Date
November 17, 2023
Director
George C. Wolfe
Cast
Colman Domingo , Chris Rock , Glynn Turman , Aml Ameen
Runtime
106 minutes

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Currently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Leading Actor for its star, Colman Domingo, Rustin tells the story of Bayard Rustin (Domingo), a civil rights activist heavily inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. Rustin sets out to organize the March on Washington against huge obstacles like racism and homophobia. Those familiar with the March on Washington, which occurred in 1963, know how paramount it was in the fight to end racial discrimination and that it concluded with Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The film follows these incredible historic events while highlighting Rustin’s passion and enthusiasm for civil rights.

The film also stars Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner) as Dr. King, Glynn Turman (Super 8) as A. Philip Randolph, Chris Rock (The Longest Yard) as Roy Wilkins, and Audra McDonald (A Raisin In The Sun) as Ella Baker. Rustin was previously nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song by Lenny Kravitz and Best Performance by Domingo. - Emily Cappello

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'Nyad' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.1/10

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Nyad
Drama
Biography
sport

Release Date
November 3, 2023
Director
Jimmy Chin , Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Cast
Jodie Foster , Annette Bening , Rhys Ifans , Anna Harriette Pittman
Runtime
121 minutes

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Oscar winners Annette Bening and Jodie Foster dominate in the biographical sports drama Nyad. Directed by documentarians Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Nyad is their feature directorial debut, which benefits from their experience capturing authenticity. As expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination, and a message of hope, showcased by the undeniable on-screen power of Bening and Foster.

The actors’ dedication to truth in storytelling, as well as their chemistry, shine alongside the smart script written by Julia Cox. Nyad engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches. - Yael Tygiel

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'Society of the Snow' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.9/10

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Society of the Snow
Adventure
Drama
Biography
History
Thriller

Release Date
December 23, 2023
Director
J.A. Bayona
Cast
Enzo Vogrincic , Esteban Bigliardi , Simon Hempe , Matías Recalt
Runtime
144 minutes

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In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed while carrying a rugby team on their way to Chile, and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the treacherously cold weather of the Andes. This real-life event is the subject of J.A. Bayona's film Society of the Snow, which tackles the incredible story of the survivors and their attempts to survive for two months in the mountains. Director Bayona got the idea for the film upon discovering the book The Society of the Snow, which was written by Pablo Vierci, and used the same name for his film. The cast, largely composed of newcomers in the acting world, is completely composed of Uruguayan and Argentinian performers.

The film was nominated for two Oscars, including Best International Feature Film, a Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film, and a Critic's Choice Award for the same category. With a budget of 60 million euros, The Society of Snow is the most expensive Spanish film ever made. With music by Michael Giacchino, the film is acclaimed for its emotional undertone and important message. - Emily Cappello

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'May December' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.9/10

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May December
Drama

Release Date
December 1, 2023
Director
Todd Haynes
Cast
Julianne Moore , Natalie Portman , Andrea Frankle , Charles Melton
Runtime
117 minutes

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While watching May December, I found myself laughing out loud almost as much as I was cringing. I also found myself looking online afterward to see if my reaction was “normal.” This kaleidoscope viewing experience shows the brilliance of May December and how its subject matter — a thirty-six-year-old woman entering into a relationship with a seventh grader and having his three children — will dramatically change depending on the person telling the story. The plot follows actress Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) as she shadows Gracie (Julianne Moore), the controversial woman (and sex offender) who inspired Elizabeth’s latest film role. Or, depending on your point of view, it’s about Gracie’s experience as Elizabeth enters and disrupts the parts of her she’s been able to keep hidden. Or it’s about Gracie’s much, much younger husband, Joe (Charles Melton), as he discovers what Elizabeth’s presence means about his own life.

Written and directed by Todd Haynes, the film was inspired by the real-life relationship between teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and her sixth-grade student, Vili Fualaau. The two had children together and eventually married upon Letourneau’s release from prison, as Gracie and Joe did in May December. While it seems impossible that, given these themes, the film would have any laugh-out-loud moments, Haynes has crafted the story in such a way that it’s aware of its own absurdity. And, perhaps, we would find humor in the smallest moments, like Gracie dramatically revealing they “need more hot dogs” just to forget the insanity of the situation we’ve found ourselves in as an audience. - Emily Cappello

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'Maestro' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.7/10

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Maestro
Music
Biography
Drama

Release Date
December 20, 2023
Director
Bradley Cooper
Cast
Carey Mulligan , Bradley Cooper , Matt Bomer , Maya Hawke , Sarah Silverman , Michael Urie , Gideon Glick , Miriam Shor , Alexa Swinton
Runtime
129 minutes

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One of the most talked-about films of 2023, Maestro tells the story of American composer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper), his rise to fame, and how that fame affected his relationship with long-time love Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). Directed and co-written by Cooper alongside screenwriter Josh Singer, the film was produced by cinema heavy hitters Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. The film won the American Film Institute (AFI)’s “Movie of the Year” and was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, including “Best Motion Picture, Drama,” “Best Director,” and “Best Performance by a Male Actor” for Cooper and “Best Performer by Female Actor” for Mulligan. It co-stars Matt Bomer (In Time), Vincent Amato (Unbroken), and comedian Sarah Silverman.

Leonard Bernstein began his career as an assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic and rose to fame when he filled in for the main conductor, who had fallen ill. Maestro follows Bernstein as he meets and marries Felicia Montealegre, who struggles with her new husband’s infidelity. While Bernstein goes on to compose some of the most famous music in American history, including West Side Story, he struggles with alcohol and other substances, causing more issues in his marriage. - Emily Cappello

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'Set It Up' (2018)

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 6.5/10

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Set It Up
Comedy
Romance
Editor's Choice

Two corporate executive assistants hatch a plan to match-make their two bosses.

Release Date
June 15, 2018
Director
Claire Scanlon
Cast
Zoey Deutch , Glen Powell , Lucy Liu , Taye Diggs
Runtime
105 minutes

Read Our Review Anyone who knows me knows I’m a rom-com junkie — obsessed to the point of running a podcast on it, actually. So it’s no surprise that Set It Up, Netflix’s 2018 original film starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, is easily my favorite movie the streamer has on offer, even five years after its premiere. While they’ve made plenty of other rom-coms since the film was released, the story of two down-on-their-luck executive assistants who attempt to set their bosses up with each other for a little free time is easily still their best.

While it’s not the first time Powell and Deutch starred together — that award goes to Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! — and both have gone onto much bigger projects, it’s a sweet and heartwarming film that’s easy to get into, even if the comedy’s a bit cringe-worthy. It’s rare to find rom-coms made after 2005 whose leads have such immediate, entertaining, and believable chemistry and even rarer to find a cast filled with heavyweights who are just as much fun — can you believe this film also boasts the likes of Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, and Pete Davidson? Not to mention it’s an easy hour and forty-five minutes, perfect for watching (and rewatching, as I do) whenever you want a little fun in your life. —Maggie Boccella, News Editor

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'It Follows' (2015)

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.8/10

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It Follows
Horror
Thriller

Release Date
March 15, 2015
Director
David Robert Mitchell
Cast
Bailey Spry , Carollette Phillips , Loren Bass , Keir Gilchrist , Maika Monroe , Lili Sepe
Runtime
100 minutes

Read Our ReviewIn a world filled with remakes and reboots, It Follows defied the norm by finding an original way to tell a mysterious horror story. The story follows Jay (Maika Monroe), a teenager who has sex with a guy named Hugh (Jake Weary), whom she doesn’t know very well. Afterward, Hugh tells her that she’s inherited a curse that he's now free of. Jay starts to be followed by a phantom who wishes her dead, and the only way Jay can get rid of the curse is if she sleeps with someone else, passing it along to them.

It Follows premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, where it was then a part of a limited theatrical release before moving to a nationwide release in 2015. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell (Under the Silver Lake), audiences raved about the movie not just for its originality but also for their different interpretations of the meaning behind the plot. Throughout its time in theaters, the film continually received great reviews for its terrifying scares and for its deeper meaning. As of October 2023, a sequel is in the works entitled They Follow. - Emily Cappello

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'Burning' (2018)

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.5/10

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Burning
Drama
Mystery
Release Date
May 17, 2018
Director
Chang-dong Lee
Cast
Ah In Yoo , Steven Yeun , Jong-seo Jeon , Soo-Kyung Kim , Seung-ho Choi , Seong-kun Mun
Runtime
148 minutes

Based on the short story “Barn Burning” by Haruki Murakami, Burning is a South Korean-Japanese thriller written and directed by Lee Chang-dong in his first film after an eight-year hiatus. The film focuses on Lee Jong-su (Yoo Ah-in) after he runs into an old classmate named Shin Hae-mi (Jeon Jong-seo), who asks him to feed her cat while she’s away. Jong-su obliges, but upon Hae-mi’s return with a mysterious man named Ben (Steven Yeun), things take an odd turn. When Ben admits his illegal and dangerous hobby to Jong-su, Jong-su becomes worried for Hae-mi’s safety. It's a story that knows how to heighten the tension little by little and, by the end, has viewers' hearts racing.

Burning premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, where it won the International Critics’ Prize and was then released in South Korea and later in the United States. Perhaps more impressive, the film was voted as the best Korean film of all time on Korean Screen. Burning appeared on many critics’ “Top 10” lists for 2018, with critics at The A.V. Club and The Los Angeles Times rating it number one. The film also made some “Best Films of the Decade” Lists, proving the power of the writing, directing, and the three lead actors’ performances. - Emily Cappello

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'Mobile Suit Gundam I' (1981)

IMDb: 7.9/10

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Mobile Suit Gundam I
Animation
Action
Adventure
Release Date
January 1, 1981
Runtime
2 hr 17 min

In outer space, an interplanetary war is raging. This is the story of Mobile Suit Gundam I, a Japanese animated action and adventure movie based on an animated series of the same name. While the battle rages on in the Solar System, there is hope in the form of a mobile battle suit named the “Gundam,” but there’s one problem: the only person able to pilot the massive machinery is a boy named Amuro Ray (Toru Furuya). Now, Amuro must fight alongside other kids to save themselves and their families as the war rages on. The film also stars Hirotaka Suzuoki, Toshio Furukawa, Kiyonobu Suzuki, and Shôzô îzuka.

The film, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Ryoji Fujiwara, premiered in Japan in 1981 and acted as a compilation of episodes 1-13 of the popular Animated series Mobile Suit Gundam. Later dubbed in English and released on VHS tape in the United States in 1999, both the film and its original show material were suddenly popular worldwide, finding a completely new fanbase with English-speaking audiences. - Emily Cappello

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'Miss Juneteenth' (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 99% | IMDb: 6.6/10

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Miss Juneteenth
Drama
Release Date
June 19, 2020
Cast
Nichole Beharie , Kendrick Sampson
Runtime
1 hr 43 min

Miss Juneteenth follows the story of single mother Turquoise (Nicole Beharie, who won a Gotham award for Best Actress for the role) as she enters her fifteen-year-old daughter Kai (Alexis Chikaeze) into the Miss Juneteenth Pageant. Kai is rebellious and doesn’t follow the path her mother has laid out for her willingly, but she ends up making Turquoise proud nonetheless.

When Miss Juneteenth premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020, it received critical praise and a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize in the “Dramatic” category. The film continued its victory lap with wins at the SXSW Film Festival, where it won the Louis Black/Lone Star Award, as well as numerous other honors from different festivals across the US. The film had a prominent release date to video-on-demand: June 19, 2020: the 155th anniversary of the holiday Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The film tackles the significance of the holiday while also bringing in other themes within the characters’ lives. In January 2021, it was announced that Miss Juneteenth would be adapted into a television series with NBCUniversal, but it is still listed as “in development.” - Emily Cappello

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'Paddington' (2014)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.3/10

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Paddington
Comedy
Adventure
Animation
Family
Release Date
November 24, 2014
Director
Paul King
Cast
Tim Downie , Madeleine Worrall , Lottie Steer , Geoffrey Palmer , Theresa Watson , Imelda Staunton
Runtime
95

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The filmmakers of 2014’s Paddington had big, fuzzy shoes to fill. Based on the beloved children’s books by Michael Bond that premiered in 1958, Paddington Bear was already known worldwide when he hit the big screen, putting a lot of pressure on the film’s creators to get him right. The story follows a computer-animated Paddington, voiced by Ben Whishaw, as he travels from Peru to London to find a home under the advice of his uncle (the late, great Michael Gambon) and aunt (Imelda Staunton, another Harry Potter alum). There, Paddington meets the Brown family, played by Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Madeleine Harris (Man Down), and Samuel Joslin (The Impossible), who take Paddington home with them. All is going swell until Paddington catches the interest of a taxidermist.

The film was widely critically praised, earning $282 million at the box office and generating a sequel that is regarded by some to be one of the best films ever made. The film is fun and light and also has a surprising amount of depth for what might be viewed as a “kid’s movie.” It contains an all-star cast, with additional stars like Julie Walters (Billy Elliot), Nicole Kidman (The Hours), and Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids), and an excellent score by Nick Urata. The film won awards from the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and a British Screenwriters’ Award for Best Screenplay by Paul King. It was also nominated for two BAFTA Awards. No matter your age, Paddington is sure to put a smile on your face. - Emily Cappello

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975)

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.2/10

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
Release Date
May 25, 1975
Director
Terry Gilliam , Terry Jones
Cast
Graham Chapman , John Cleese , Eric Idle , Terry Gilliam , Terry Jones , Michael Palin
Runtime
91 minutes

Monty Python and the Holy Grail follows the exploits of King Arthur of the Britains (Graham Chapman) as he tries to recruit knights to join his court at Camelot. He faces many obstacles in this journey, such as anarcho-syndicalist peasants and a stubborn Black Knight, but eventually, he recruits Sir Bedevere (Terry Jones), Sir Lancelot (John Cleese), Sir Robin (Eric Idle), Sir Galahad (Michael Palin) and Sir Not Appearing In This Film. They are then tasked by God (Graham Chapman) with retrieving the Holy Grail, an arduous task filled with perils they cannot imagine.

Though incredibly stressful on the cast and crew due to behind-the-scenes troubles, Holy Grail has become one of the most beloved comedies of all time. The Pythons already enjoyed a lot of success thanks to their unique brand of surrealism mixed with biting British whit, but Holy Grail adds a dash of antiquity by using Arthurian legend as its setting. In fact, there’s little action in the film: everything is carried by the camaraderie of the Pythons and the hilarity of their situations. Many of its jokes have become cemented in popular culture, ensuring that, even if audiences haven’t experienced Monty Python before, they'll be familiar with its comedy. - Tyler B. Searle

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'Phantom Thread' (2017)

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10

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Phantom Thread
Drama
Documentary
Romance
Release Date
December 25, 2017
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast
Vicky Krieps , daniel day-lewis , Lesley Manville , Sue Clark , Joan Brown , Harriet Leitch
Runtime
130

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In the 1950s setting of Phantom Thread, Daniel Day Lewis’s character, Reynolds, does everything by the book. He lives his life as structured and measured as he tailors clothing with great care and concentration. That is, until he meets Alma (Vicky Krieps), a woman who completely disrupts the order of his life. Complicating matters is Reynolds’s sister, Cyril (Lesley Manville), who runs the business side of Reynolds’s life. The introduction of Alma creates a ripple effect as Reynolds hires her to be his assistant while also making her his lover and muse. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood), Phantom Thread explores both familial and romantic relationships while delivering powerhouse acting performances from its leading trio of actors.

The film opened in 2018 to rave reviews despite its lackluster box office performance. It received five Oscar nominations and secured one win for Best Achievement in Costume Design by Mark Bridges. Bridges won this same award at the BAFTA Awards as well as the Critics’ Choice Awards. Also highlighted was the film’s hauntingly beautiful score by Jonny Greenwood, whose previous work with writer-director Anderson has proven they are a winning pair. - Emily Cappello

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'Fair Play' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes 86% | IMDb 6.4/10

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Fair Play
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
Release Date
October 13, 2023
Director
Chloe Domont
Runtime
113 minutes

Read Our Review A tale of unraveling mystery is afoot in Chloe Domont’s directorial debut, as successful New York couple Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) find their honeymoon-esque relationship challenged by their ambitious drive for success. After a career promotion is at stake in the financial industry, what was once a dreamy romance spirals into a cutthroat rivalry that will come to define their relationship.

For her first directorial outing, Domont impresses with a story bursting at the seams with thrills and deceit. A fascinating analysis of the shifting power dynamics of a relationship, anxiety is the order of the day, as Fair Play thrives thanks to the captivating chemistry of its lead couple. Supported by a talented ensemble, the movie is a whirlwind of paranoia from start to finish

Our critic Therese Lacson raved in her review that "Fair Play's leads and fiery chemistry lend themselves to the genre more so than any other recent feature. A good thriller will ramp up the anxiety with each step as it hurtles towards its conclusion, and Fair Play does not let up until the very end, offering a twisted and toxic tale of a couple driven to the brink by a shift in power dynamics." – Jake Hodges

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'The Fundamentals of Caring' (2016)

Rotten Tomatoes 77% | IMDb 7.3/10

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The Fundamentals of Caring
Drama
Comedy
Documentary
Release Date
June 16, 2016
Director
Rob Burnett
Cast
Alex Huff , Donna Biscoe , Paul Rudd , Julia Denton , Jennifer Ehle , Craig Roberts
Runtime
93

Read Our Review The 2016 Netflix original The Fundamentals of Caring is one of those movies I find myself inserting into any film conversation I’m having, and it’s unfortunately rare that someone has even heard of it, let alone seen it. Based on Jonathan Evison’s novel The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving and written and directed by Rob Burnett, this charming, heartwarming road trip dramedy stars Paul Rudd as Ben Benjamin (yes, that’s his name), an unemployed writer searching for meaning in his life after an unfathomable tragedy. Hoping to remedy his situation, he enrolls in a caregiving class and is paired with Trevor (Craig Roberts), a darkly humored, cynical teenager with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who is not exactly keen on leaving the house or having a caregiver.

This isn’t the typical type of Paul Rudd vehicle you might be expecting. Yes, he’s still hilarious when the story calls for it (the scene of him and Roberts in the car with a Slim Jim is Rudd-tastic), but for the most part, he isn’t the one quipping witty jokes — rather, he's leaning into his more vulnerable side as he fields Trevor’s insults and taking care of Trevor during their cross-country road trip. Along the way, they meet Dot, a fellow lost soul with a sharp tongue and an open mind, played beautifully by Selena Gomez. Just as these characters need each other, you need this movie in your life. The Fundamentals of Caring is the epitome of a hidden gem. – Emilly Bernard, Features Editor

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'They Cloned Tyrone' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.6/10

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They Cloned Tyrone
Comedy
Action
Mystery
Release Date
July 21, 2023
Director
Juel Taylor
Runtime
122 minutes

Read Our Review This Netflix original story from director Juel Taylor follows drug dealer Fontaine (John Boyega), who, after waking up unharmed in his bedroom after being shot dead the night before, is encouraged to investigate how such a mind-boggling event could happen. With the help of friends Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx) and Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris), the trio uncover the mysterious underbelly lurking beneath their neighborhood, where terrifying experiments are being performed on their black community.

A twisting narrative that seamlessly blends genres, They Cloned Tyrone alarmingly draws on real-life stories of black experimentation, using that and its homage to 70s blaxploitation movies to create a unique and entertaining style. Never far from a laugh, the movie is just as dramatic as it is funny, with the talented main ensemble thriving thanks to a stellar script from Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier. - Jake Hodges

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